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Iconic Notre Dame re-opens five years after fire

Paris firefighters dressed in their uniforms were given a standing ovation at the re-opening of Notre Dame in recognition of their efforts in saving the landmark during a devastating blaze in 2019. (Reuters)

A photo shows the facade of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. (Reuters)

A view shows the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on eve of re-opening, which was ravaged by a fire in 2019. (Reuters)

The archbishop of Paris re-opened Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday by symbolically knocking on the doors and entering the 12th-century landmark which has been restored after a devastating fire in 2019. (Reuters)

The word "Thank you" is seen on the facade of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral during a light show for its reopening service ceremony. (Reuters)

View of a light show rehearsal on the facade of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, on the eve of reopening. (Reuters)

View of a light show rehearsal on the facade of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, on the eve of reopening. (Reuters)

A view shows the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on eve of re-opening, which was ravaged by a fire in 2019. (Reuters)

View of a light show rehearsal on the facade of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, on the eve of reopening. (Reuters)

The scale of the immense security operation also recalls the Olympics -- with some 6,000 police officers and gendarmes mobilised. (Reuters)

A view of a new baptistery designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. (Reuters)

A view of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral after a five-year-long restoration work, (Reuters)

US President-elect Donald Trump sat on the front row as guest of honour next to French President Emmanuel Macron, with invitees marvelling at the freshly cleaned walls. (Reuters)

An inside view of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. (Reuters)

A view of the South Rose window of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the Cathedral following the 2019 fire. (Reuters)

A view of a new baptistery designed by French artist and designer Guillaume Bardet at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. (Reuters)

A view shows the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on eve of re-opening, which was ravaged by a fire in 2019. (Reuters)

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